1974 Simca 1000 vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, both 1974 Simca 1000 and 1974 Volvo 244 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 244 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1974 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Simca 1000 | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Simca | Volvo |
| Model | 1000 | 244 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 779 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2650 mm |
